Stonehall Sporthorses

11/10/2025

Check out the October issue of The Plaid Horse. Plenty of great articles to read but especially pages 106-107 Dr. Lori Bidwell and Sonja’s “Expert Take!” 🐴🍀🔈

https://online.fliphtml5.com/kcndc/niyz/ =106

09/09/2025

Listen now!

https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/09/09/the-plaidchat-sonja-ochadlik-on-pony-jumpers/

06/07/2025

Emzo and SHS Sophia booked their golden ticket 🎫 to the Dublin Horse Show today, winning their qualifier!
Emzo is Voss x Quattro B - while she had a limited performance career herself, she is very well related with multiple performance horses from the same dam line including her sister Grand Prix horse and former RDS Breeders Champion Emme. Emzo was bred by John McDonnell (handler pictured) and produced under saddle by Johnathon McDonnell.
SHS Sophia is by DS Are You With Me, who stands locally at Derryronane Stud! It says Sonja on the breeding paperwork but Johnny (handler pictured) is head of the breeding department and does all the work.

26/06/2025

Thank you to Lori Bidwell for having me out to have a spin on your Dirck Z and Fostyne ! 🍀 First day in the books and looking forward to the next. I don’t think Fostyne 🍠 could try any harder at the knees to nose game. Fabulous photos courtesy the amazing multitalented Sara Holtz.

18/04/2025

Thank you for having me on the Plaidcast! Listen if you want to hear Piper and I discuss differences in European and American sport, producing horses, pony jumpers, a few of my experiences and more! We will put the link in the comments!

15/04/2025

𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨. 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩. 🍀🏆🦄🌟
These clients came to us with very different goals and shopping styles. Both left with horses and ponies that were exactly what they were looking for. Thoughtful sourcing, tailored to each customer, every time.

02/04/2025

Longer days, better weather—perfect for improving your riding! 🐴 We offer freelance on-site coaching for all levels. Contact us for more info on pricing and availability!

01/04/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 ☘️
Val is a 2020 mare by Vivant van de Heffinck out of an OBOS Quality x Cruising mother. 🦄
Val is not only a supermodel she is also a future super star. ✨ While small in stature she is electric off the floor with incredible technique, has amazing balance, huge step, and plenty of scope. It also helps that she is one of the most personable horses in the barn, she nickers every time you come near and loves a cuddle. 💫
While Val is here with us for production, she is also offered for 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞. If you are interested please contact us with any query and for additional information. 🍀

05/03/2025

This article offers insights into different pipelines that don’t always get the media attention they deserve as well as changes for the better within American Showjumping!

By SONJA OCHADLIK Recent updates to U.S. Pony Jumpers and proposed changes to U.S. Young Jumpers show us the current efforts to diversify the United States show jumping pipeline. These initiatives emphasize correct, safe, and welfare-driven development of both young riders and young horses. U.S. sho...

01/03/2025

Excited to share my article in the March issue of 🐴✨! I dive into the positive changes shaping the future of American Show Jumping, including safer courses for pony jumpers, revamping to a potentially more inclusive USA Jumping pipeline, promoting young horse production and all the while prioritizing equine welfare! Let me know what you think! We will put the link in comments. 😊